
Canadian River dominates this portion of the Texas Panhandle, carving a wide and intricate braided path through the high plains of Oldham County. The landscape is defined by the deep incision of Chisum Canyon and a network of seasonal watercourses and spring-fed draws that have historically sustained life in this arid region. This modern survey reflects a sparsely populated ranching environment where water is the primary landmark. Small, localized water sources such as Chavez Springs and Blue Goose Springs sit tucked away in the draws, while drainage features like Nara Visa Arroyo and Trujillo Creek feed into the river basin. The map reveals the persistent geography of the Llano Estacado, where the few named points on the land typically denote vital water access or significant terrain breaks in an otherwise open range.
10 named features on this map. Tap any name to fly to it.
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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.
1954 · Tucumcari
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Tucumcari
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1966 · Signal Spring
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1966 · Signal Spring SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1966 · Vat Camp
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1966 · Trujillo Camp
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1968 · Sanchez Springs
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1968 · Martin Draw
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1971 · Romero SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1971 · Nara Visa
USGS Topo · 1:24,000